helps
Translation
to help, to assist, to aid
Examples
He helps his mom with the dishes.
He helps his mum with the dishes.
Can you help me find my keys?
Can you help me find my keys?
This medicine helps with the pain.
This medicine helps with the pain.
Grammar Patterns
to help ((sb.)) to assist (sb.) She helps her friends.
to help ((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to assist (sb.) with (sth.) He helps his dad with the car.
to help ((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to assist (sb.) to do (sth.) Can you help me to carry this?
Similar Words
Synonyms: assist, aid, support
Etymology
From Old English 'helpan'. 'Helps' is the third-person singular present form, with an -s ending.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'helping hand'. 'Helps' is the form used for 'he', 'she', or 'it'.